Item - 2017.MM31.43

Tracking Status

  • City Council adopted this item on July 4, 2017 without amendments.

MM31.43 - Allocation of Section 37 Funds from the Development at 454-456 Yonge St. for Streetscape Improvements and Other Matters Relating to the Development of the New Provincial Courthouse at 11-33 Centre Ave. and 80 Chestnut St. - by Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, seconded by Councillor Mary-Margaret McMahon

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted
Ward:
27 - Toronto Centre-Rosedale

City Council Decision

City Council on July 4, 5, 6 and 7, 2017, adopted the following:

 

1.  City Council authorize a maximum commitment of $2,500,000.00 (includes a five year escalation as well as HST and One-time Paver Maintenance Fee) by the City toward streetscape improvements proposed to be co-ordinated by and the responsibility of Infrastructure Ontario in the context of the development of the new provincial courthouse at 11 and 33 Centre Avenue and 80 Chestnut Street as external infrastructure improvements, which commitment will be fully funded by the allocation of Section 37 funds by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, from the development of 454 and 456 Yonge Street (source account XR3026-3700672).

 
2.  City Council authorize and direct the General Manager of Transportation Services to include $2,500,000.00 (fully funded by Section 37 funds from the development at 454 and 456 Yonge Street - source account XR3026-3700672) to be considered as part of the 2018-2027 Capital Budget and Plan Budget process (expected completion of the external infrastructure improvements 2021).

 
3.  City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the City Solicitor, to negotiate, enter into and execute on behalf of the City, necessary agreements, including a cost contribution agreement with Infrastructure Ontario providing for payment set out in Recommendation 1 to the successful proponent Project Co., selected by Infrastructure Ontario and undertaking the construction of the new provincial courthouse associated with 11 and 33 Centre Avenue and 80 Chestnut Street, upon substantial completion of the external infrastructure works in accordance with approved plans and drawings and acceptance by the City, all on terms to be set out in such agreement(s).

 
4.  City Council authorize the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, in consultation with the City Solicitor, to negotiate, enter into and execute such municipal infrastructure agreement(s) as may be required with the successful proponent Project Co., to provide for and financially secure the external infrastructure works contemplated to be undertaken at the time of development of 11 and 33 Centre Avenue and 80 Chestnut Street and including:

 

a.   construction of the  improvements  in accordance with the City's construction standards and with detailed plans and drawings approved by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the General Manager, Transportation Services; and

 

b.   compliance with all relevant City policies as applicable, including the City's Fair Wage Policy, the Labour Trades Construction Obligations in the Construction Industry Policy, and the Declaration of Compliance with the Anit-Harrassment/Discrimination Legislation Policy, as applicable.

Background Information (City Council)

Member Motion MM31.43
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-105562.pdf
(July 5, 2017) Fiscal Impact Statement from the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-105744.pdf

Motions (City Council)

Motion to Introduce Motion without Notice moved by Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam (Carried)

That Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam be permitted to add to the agenda of today's meeting an urgent Motion without Notice concerning:

 

Allocation of Section 37 Funds from the Development at 454-456 Yonge Street for Streetscape Improvements in Ward 27 and other matters relating to the development of the new Provincial Courthouse at 11 and 33 Centre Avenue and 80 Chestnut Street    

 

Reason for Urgency:

 

This Motion is urgent because Infrastructure Ontario is approaching the end of their Request for Proposal  process for the design and construction of the new courthouse and extended public realm works with final submissions due on August 30, 2017.   The last date for Infrastructure Ontario to make changes to the Request for Proposal documents is August 11, 2017.  Accordingly, a confirmed commitment of the cost-share amount from the City of Toronto for the extended public realm is critical to proceeding.


Motion to Reconsider Item moved by Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam (Carried)

That in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, City Council reconsider Member Motion MM31.43.


Motion to Adopt Item (Carried)
Source: Toronto City Clerk at www.toronto.ca/council